It can be used in roles such as pipeline inspection, coast watch, environmental duties, aerial photography and security.

As of 2016 Seekers are currently flying in Australia, Jordan, Azerbaijan, South Africa, Tanzania, UAE, and the US with the New Mexico State Police, among other operators.

[citation needed] Two SB7L-360A Seekers were purchased by the United States in 2004 in response to an initial requirement for eight fixed wing observation aircraft to equip the new Iraqi Air Force under the command of the Coalition Provisional Authority.

70 Reconnaissance Squadron was raised to operate the Seekers[4] on patrol missions to monitor critical infrastructure such as oil pipelines and electricity transmission assets, as well as national borders.

[5] Although further procurement of the type did not eventuate after the selection of the SAMA CH2000, Seekers YI-101 and YI-102 continued to operate throughout the conflict successfully, providing capabilities, including real-time feeds of observations to ground forces, night surveillance and carrying digital video equipment to assist with target identification.